Datasets - Autocomplete search
- What is it? A select list with optional typeahead-enabled dropdown component, allowing for dynamic suggestions during user input.
- When should I use it?
- When you need the form filler to choose an option from a long list.
- When you want to be able to use the same set of data across multiple forms, removing the need to add or maintain separate lists.
- Example scenarios: Lists of departments, places or people.
Settings
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Question text | The label shown next to the field. |
| Component type | Datasets - Autocomplete Search will be selected. |
| Dataset | Choose the Dataset you require. |
| Enable type ahead | If enabled, the component will present a typeahead list. A regular select will be displayed if not enabled. |
| Required | If enabled, an answer will be required from the form filler. |
| Help text | Text displayed under the field to guide the customer as to what they should choose. |
| Show internally | If enabled, this question will be shown on internal forms. |
| Show publicly | If enabled, this question will be shown on online forms. |
note
When using embedded forms with large datasets you should use 'Enable type ahead'.
Dataset usage within Forms
To find out which forms a Dataset is used on:
- Go to the Dataset.
- Go to the Datasets Details tab.
- If the Dataset is in use on a form, an information box will tell you how many forms the Dataset is used on and show a list with a hyperlink to each form.